Lehigh University Athletics
Women's hoopsters brighten up days at St. Luke's
12/24/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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The players and coaches made their annual trip to the pediatrics ward at St. Luke’s Hospital on Friday, going from room to room to hand out basketballs and autographed posters to the children in the wing. The Mountain Hawks brightened up the children’s days just by spending some time with them and their families as they came around to doll out the presents.
“My favorite part about visiting the kids is seeing their eyes light when we enter the room and give out our gifts,” junior guard Kristen Dalton said. “If they haven't just woken up from a nap, they're usually really surprised. And the kids are absolutely adorable. They bring a smile to our faces. So if we're able to reciprocate that by just being with them for a little while, then that's all anyone can ask for.”
The children were in the pediatrics ward for a variety of reasons, from more serious conditions to more routine procedures like getting their tonsils taken out. Regardless of the cause, all the children could use a little holiday cheer since they were away from home in the days leading up.
“We try to see as many kids as we can and brighten their day,”
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“Being out and about in the community has always been an important thing for Coach Troyan, and to be involved with the kids is always a great feeling as a player, especially when you see these same kids coming out to your games,”
